"We Are the World" is a charity single written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie in 1985. The song features a large ensemble of popular artists, known as USA for Africa, who came together to raise funds for famine relief in Ethiopia. It became one of the best-selling singles of all time, with proceeds supporting humanitarian efforts. The recording took place on January 28, 1985, and included famous musicians like Bruce Springsteen, Madonna, and Tina Turner. The song's message emphasizes unity and collective action to help those in need, inspiring similar charity projects in the years that followed.